I’ve got a confession. I don’t like the “anti-negativity” movement that I’m starting to see on social media an awful lot. I get it. I really do. There’s a lot of bad crap on the internet. I’ve lived in this space for over 20 years now. I know how it can be emotionally draining, and…
I’m Back, Baby!
The Cold-aphobic’s Guide to Nesting During the Winter (+ Giveaway with #CelestialSeasonings!)
How to Have an Easy Chill Birthday With Netflix! #StreamTeam #ad
Kidlet has gotten just old enough the last two years to think that birthday parties are embarrassing. This is probably the fault of the spousal unit and I, who have gotten to the ripe-old age of “can’t be bothered to celebrate having to scroll one more line down searching for our birth year.” And it…
Spaghetti Olio e Aglio
9 Foods Going to Waste in Your Compost Bin (or Worse – Your Garbage) #Greenlid
Everyone knows that we throw away a lot of good food – it’s a big problem. Many of us participate in some sort of composting program – which is great, because composting does help with greenhouse gas reduction. But there’s no argument that we still pay a small fortune in spoiled, wasted food every year….
There’s New Voltron Episodes! And He-Man! Thank Zeus.
I can’t go anywhere on social media without hearing about Trump. People are sitting here worrying about resistance fatigue. Nah, man, I’m worried about Trump fatigue. Everything this guy touches is breaking news, to the point where I literally stick my head in the sand while I’m working, and every couple hours come up and…
The 3%, the Other, and a Broken Mirror
For years, I’ve been patiently waiting to bring my son into the world of SF literature and film that I love so deeply. We’ve been dancing around the edges of lore for a few months, bringing him into a love of robots with the Voltron reboot and the concept of aliens with Pacific Rim. But he wasn’t ready…
Why You Need a Girl’s Night, Even Alone, and Especially if You’re the Only Girl in Your Home
I’m totally outmanned in my household (surprise!). It makes it hard to act like a girl (or care about acting like one) when you’re the only one who is required to pee sitting down. Boys don’t care about shoes and clothes. If you’ve got a tendency towards being a tomboy ANYWAY, the feminine behaviours generally…